Evacuated Sri Lankans from Sudan arrive in Sri Lanka
14 Sri Lankans residing in the Republic of the Sudan who were evacuated due to the prevailing crisis arrived at…
Author: Ceylon Independent
Vietnam arrests 65 for drug smuggling in toothpaste tubes
Police have arrested 65 people for smuggling 50kg of drugs – some hidden in toothpaste tubes – into Vietnam. It…
Increase in afternoon thunderstorms, heavy rains today
A significant increase in thunderstorm activity with more than 100mm rainfall is expected in the afternoon, the Forecasting Division of…
Thai woman accused of murdering 12 friends in cyanide poisonings
Thai police say they have arrested a woman suspected of killing 12 of her friends and acquaintances by poisoning them…
Liquor shops to be closed from May 4 to 6 for Vesak
Liquor shops across the country will be closed from May 4 to May 6 in view of the Vesak celebrations,…
CBSL Chief says Indian tourists to Sri Lanka can pay in INR
Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe yesterday said that Indian tourists to Sri Lanka pay in their currency Indian Rupee…
British American Tobacco to pay $635m for North Korea sanctions breaches
British American Tobacco is to pay $635m (£512m) plus interest to US authorities after a subsidiary admitted selling cigarettes to…